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ADJOURNED SESSION OF T HE 19 ANN UAL TOWN MEETING
HELD AP RIL 8, 1981
The meeting was called to order at 8:35 P.M. in Cary Memorial Hall by the
Moderator, Lincoln P. Cole, Jr.
There were 172 Town Meeting Members present.
Alfred S. Busa moved that Article 7 be taken from the table. (See Page 14)
Mr. Busa's motion to take Article 7 from the table was adopted unanimously.
8:35 P.M.
Article 7. (See Page 14.)
Presented by Alfred S. Busa.
MOTION: That this article he indefinitely postponed.
Adopted unanimously. 8:36 P.M.
Alfred S. Busa moved that Article 36 be taken from the table. (See Page 39)
Mr. Busa's motion to take Article 36 from the table was adopted unanimously.
8:36 P.M.
Article 36. (See Page 39)
Presented by Alfred S. Busa.
MOTION: That this article be indefinitely postponed.
Adopted unanimously. 8:36 P.M.
Mary W. Miley informed the meeting that as of now she was retiring as
Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. She thanked everyone for their cooperation
and help and was given a standing ovation by the meeting.
8:37 P.M.
Mrs. Miley moved that this meeting be adjourned to Monday, June 1, 1981 at
8 P.M. in Cary Memorial Hall. 8:37 P.M.
Julian J. Bussgang asked whether the Board of Selectmen could call the
meeting earlier if figures were received from the state. The Moderator answered
that it would not be possible but he doubted that figures would be ready before
that date. 8:38 P.M.
Mrs. Miley's motion to adjourn to Monday, June 1, 1981 at 8 P.M. in Cary
Memorial Hall was adopted unanimously. 8:38 P.M.
A true copy.
Attest:
Mary R. McDonough, Town Clerk
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SPECIAL TOWN MEETING - APRIL 8, 1981
The meeting was called to order at 8:05 P.M. in Cary Memorial Hall by the
Moderator, Lincoln P. Cole, Jr.
There were 172 Town Meeting Members present.
The invocation was offered by Reverend John Prusaitis, Associate Pastor of
St. Brigid's Church. 8:07 P.M.
Town Clerk, Mary R. McDonough, read the warrant for the meeting until
further reading was waived. 8:08 P.M.
The Town Clerk read the Constable's Return of the warrant. 8:08 P.M.
Article 1. Presented by Alfred S. Busa.
(AS MOTION: That the sum of $196,000 be appropriated for reconstructing
adopted) and making extraordinary repairs to Cary Memorial Library, and that
such amount be transferred from overlay Surplus.
8:08 P.M.
Mr. Busa gave an explanation of the need of the reconstruction
and showed slides demonstrating the damage that had been done. He
stated that, as this is in litigation, he could not say too much as
it could damage the town's case. 8:17 P.M.
Nyles Nathan Barnert, Chairman of the Capital Expenditures Committee,
stated that his committee unanimously favored this motion.
8:17 P.M.
Mr. Busa showed a sample of the window wall that would be used. It
should help to keep out the cold in winter and the sun and heat in
the summer. 8:19 P.M.
Richard A. Michelson voiced concern about correcting the damage be-
fore the court case is heard. He felt that the town would stand a
better chance if the building could be seen as is, before recon-
struction. 8:20 P.M.
Mr. Busa said that the building would deteriorate if it was not
repaired now. 8:22 P.M.
Sam V. Nablo asked about the state of the building now. Is it
waterproofed and is the building reasonably protected? Mr. Busa
answered that the repairs that have been made are strictly temporary.
8 :25 P.M.
George P. Wadsworth, Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, stated
that his committee had voted in favor of this motion just this
evening. He added that there was little else that they could do and
agreed that it was the best use of the money. 8:30 P.M.
Ephraim Weiss asked how the new specifications insured that the new
wall would be waterproofed. Mr. Busa answered that all precautions
would be taken to insure that it would stand up under normal conditions.
8:31 P.M.
In answer to a question raised by James M. McLaughlin, Mr. Busa said
that under the specifications, there would be a ten year guarantee on
the glass and a ten year bond on the reconstruction.
8:34 P.M.
Motion, as presented by Mr. Busa, declared adopted by voice vote.
8:34 P.M.
Alfred A. Busa moved that this meeting be dissolved so that we can meet
forthwith on the adjourned session of the 1981 Annual Town Meeting. This
motion was adopted unanimously by voice vote. 8:35 P.M.
A true copy.
Attest:
R.
Mary R. McDonough, Town Clerk